Anybody else have this problem with wixey stuff?
#11
I have the digital calipers and digital angle finder. They both work nicely while the battery is good.
I have yet to have a battery last more than about 3 months(not being used) before dying.
Am I missing something or are these just tools that are so bad Harbor freight wouldn't even have the nerve to sell them.
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#12
Not sure if it is a Wixey problem or a digital indicator problem. I have a digital caliper and a digital height stand. I have to remove the batteries from both or the next time I reach for them, the battery will be dead. Neither are Wixey as far as I know.

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#13
I've seen other brands and they look they same as the wixey. Only difference is the name, prolly made in the same chinese factory.
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#14
I have the same problem.
I cotacted Wixey, they blew me off.
I now take the battery out between uses, as a result I almost never use it.
Last Wixey purchase for me...
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#15
same here my battery will last about one month unless it is removed
harbor freight quality as far as I am concerned
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#16
Yep, same here
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#17
oakey said:


same here my battery will last about one month unless it is removed
harbor freight quality as far as I am concerned



And removing it often damages one of the contacts for the battery.
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#18
I returned mine to woodcraft...
Often Tested.    Always Faithful.      Brothers Forever

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#19
I have had the iGaging Angle Cube for a few years with no battery issues.
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#20
I have had a Wixey cube for about 6 or 8 years and i have changed the battery ONE time! Still works and i only use it on the table saw. So two batteries for me in that many years.

The only thing that eats batteries for me is a Wagner hygrometer and it eats the big expensive ones about every month and a half.

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